Ground Maintenance Mechanic (Motorized) - LAX

$53,477 - $53,477/Yr

Delta Air Lines - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Air Transportation

About the position

As a Ground Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) in a motorized role, you will be an integral part of Delta's Ground Support Equipment team. This position requires a minimum of 6 months of experience in a vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance environment, along with a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as they apply to industrial powered systems. The GMM (Motorized) will perform tasks similar to those of a semi-skilled vehicle or heavy equipment maintenance mechanic, ensuring that all ground support equipment is maintained to the highest standards of safety and efficiency. In this role, you will apply appropriate tooling, equipment, and materials to accomplish minor maintenance functions. This includes conducting inspections, troubleshooting minor issues, repairing, removing, and replacing components on select Ground Support Equipment. You will also assist a Lead Ground Maintenance Technician or a Ground Maintenance Technician on motorized equipment as needed, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Additionally, you will be responsible for completing data entry to record work assignments and will connect with other company personnel as necessary to facilitate smooth operations. This is a full-time position with a starting pay of $25.71 per hour, and it offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of Delta's ground support services while developing your skills in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate tooling, equipment, and materials to accomplish minor maintenance functions including inspections, minor troubleshooting, repairing, removing, and replacing components on select Ground Support Equipment.
• Assist a Lead Ground Maintenance Technician or a Ground Maintenance Technician on motorized equipment as needed.
• Complete data entry to record work assignments and connect with other Company personnel as needed.

Requirements

• 6 months of experience in a vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance environment.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields as they apply to industrial powered systems.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Proficient in English.
• Ability to lift items weighing between 50 and 70 pounds.
• Willingness to work a fixed and/or rotating schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must achieve a satisfactory score on entry tests structured to determine ability to perform required tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Detailed understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subject areas.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply information found in technical documents, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong communication skills while working as a team and coordinating repairs with other Delta personnel and outside vendors.
• Ability to respond to customers' needs with minimum direction and perform repairs in time-sensitive situations.
• Completion of a two-year degree at a post-secondary technical school.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives.
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity, and parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits.
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages.
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health.
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members.
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals.
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint.
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies.
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together.
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare.